Surf Forecasts:
Broad Cove surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, S swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 19 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Broad Cove this week:
The surf forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Broad Cove in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (ADT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Broad Cove over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's cookin' at Broad Cove.
Overall, it's a bit of a slow start to this 16-day stretch. We've got a few days of junk to get through before the real spark arrives. The water temp is sittin' around 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so that's a nice little bonus if you're headin' out.
First up, we're lookin' at a rough couple of days. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th are pretty much write-offs. Tiny waves (0.7ft to 3ft) with dodgy wind from the south and southeast makin' a mess of things. Not worth paddlin' out for. That carries on through to the mornin' of Wednesday the 19th.
Then, here's the standout – Wednesday mornin', August 19th. This is where it gets good. The wind goes glassy straight from the west, and we've got a solid swell of 6ft comin' in from the SSE. The combined energy jumps right up to 601, which means there's some proper power behind it. This is a point break, and with that energy and those clean conditions, the waves are goin' to have some real shape. It's not for the beginners, honestly, at nearly 6ft it's a step up, but for intermediates with their wits about 'em, this could be the session of the week. Expect good, clean surf. The glassy wind is a massive positive here.
After that, the rest of the week tails off. Thursday the 20th and Friday the 21st see the swell drop back down to under 3ft with messy cross or onshore winds. By the weekend of the 22nd and 23rd, it's small and weak, with energy readings in the 50s and 60s. Sunday mornin' the 23rd goes glassy, but the swell is only 1ft with a long 12-second period, so it'll be tiny and weak. Surfable, but very ordinary.
We get a brief flicker of hope on Wednesday mornin', August 26th. A nice offshore wind from the NW and a clean 2ft wave, but with a very long 14-second period. That energy readin' is 290, so there's some punch, but those long-period swells can be tricky on a beach break. On a point break like Broad Cove though, it'll probably line up nicely. Somethin' to keep an eye on.
The real second-week beast shows up late in the period. On Friday, August 28th, the swell really starts pumpin'. The combined energy goes absolutely mental – 1092 in the mornin' and a massive 2736 in the afternoon. We're talkin' about a 4ft to 8ft swell from the SSE with a 14-second period. This is expert territory at 8ft. The catch is the wind is cross-onshore from the ENE, which will keep it from bein' pristine. It's marked marginal because of the tide and wind combo, but the size and power are undeniable. For the crew who can handle it, it's a go, but it won't be clean. This is far out though, 11 days away, so keep an eye on it.
So, the two best calls are the glassy mornin' on August 19th for the best quality waves, and the big, powerful swell on August 28th for those who want size and don't mind a bit of chop.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 4 | SE 6 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 13 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 |
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9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 77 | 428 | 394 | 226 | 93 | 47 | 45 | 54 | 39 | 45 | 26 | 27 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 46 | 133 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:26PM1.67m | 00:48AM1.48m | 1:08PM1.59m | 1:37AM1.37m | 1:54PM1.51m | 2:31AM1.27m | 2:45PM1.44m | 3:33AM1.21m | 3:44PM1.40m | 4:41AM1.19m | 4:47PM1.40m | 5:45AM1.21m | 5:46PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.29m | 6:50AM0.36m | 7:32PM0.37m | 7:34AM0.47m | 8:24PM0.44m | 8:23AM0.57m | 9:23PM0.49m | 9:20AM0.64m | 10:28PM0.51m | 10:24AM0.66m | 11:31PM0.49m | 11:28AM0.64m | 00:26AM0.44m | ||||||||
6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | 14 | 20 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | SE 4 | S 12 | — | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 6 | SE 12 | ESE 6 |
9 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | — | 394 | 171 | 93 | 46 | 40 | 54 | 39 | 45 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 11 | 22 | 133 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | SSW 7 | SSE 8 | S 9 | — | — | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 12 | SSE 7 | SE 12 |
2 | — | 4 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 145 | 88 | 47 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 22 | 5 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | SE 10 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SE 8 | S 16 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 13 | ESE 13 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 6 |
— | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 28 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | S 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SE 6 | S 8 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | S 7 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 6 | — | — | ENE 3 | — | E 4 | ESE 5 | SW 5 |
1 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 77 | 428 | — | 226 | — | — | 45 | 3 | — | 12 | — | — | 1 | — | 10 | 46 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 831 | 651 | 650 | 568 | 568 | 428 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 422 | 422 | 0 | 97 | 1099 | 27 | 0 | 97 | 27 | 510 | 510 | 422 |
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Information about the Broad Cove Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Broad Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Broad Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Broad Cove surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Broad Cove) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Broad Cove may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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